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Industrial pressure gauge and valve marked with Bitcoin and Bithumb symbols, representing the fading kimchi premium as South Korea intensifies scrutiny on the exchange

Why Bitcoin’s kimchi premium is on life support after South Korea targets crypto exchange

FIU’s proposed six month partial ban targets new user transfers, but the bigger shock may be price discovery shifting to Upbit.

3 weeks ago

People

CZ threatens to sue Bloomberg over report linking Binance to Trump-backed USD1 stablecoin

A Bloomberg report claimed that Binance developed the smart contract code powering USD1 stablecoin; CZ dismissed it as “another hit piece.”

9 months ago

Adoption

Fortune Magazine owner to lead Thai firm’s pivot into Bitcoin and DeFi banking

DV8's leadership revamp highlights Bitcoin treasury focus and new crypto-financial strategies.

9 months ago

Scams

Chinese industry group warns Web3 and DeFi high-return deals hide classic Ponzi engines

The warning comes as retail speculation accelerates on mainland social platforms, where an unofficial “stablecoin concept” stock index has risen 88% since April.

9 months ago

Stablecoins

Circle eyes China market Alipay integration amid reported Ant Group partnership

The USDC stablecoin seeks a competitive edge over Tether with potential integration into Ant Group's blockchain infrastructure.

9 months ago

Investments

Metaplanet wants to use Bitcoin as collateral to access bank financing

The company's CEO revealed Metaplanet's long-term strategy to leverage Bitcoin reserves for business acquisitions.

9 months ago

Bankruptcy

Over 500 Chinese creditors challenge FTX over $470M payout freeze

Growing group of Chinese creditors are confronting FTX in US court over withheld distributions.

9 months ago

Stablecoins

Shenzhen warns citizens of investment scams using stablecoins

Local authorities alert residents to beware of fraudsters using stablecoins as a front for pyramid schemes.

9 months ago

Technology

Mainland China chipmaking capacity set to outpace Taiwan by 2030

Mainland China chipmaking is set to surpass Taiwan by 2030, reshaping the global chip industry and impacting AI and crypto sectors.

9 months ago

Hong Kong activates stablecoin licensing on August 1 in major digital asset push

Stablecoins 9 months ago

Asian consortium led by Metaplanet, Sora Ventures targets Thai market with DV8 acquisition

Investments 9 months ago

South Korea halts CBDC plans, shifting focus to bank-led stablecoins

Crypto 9 months ago

Strategy edges closer to 600K BTC as major players intensify Bitcoin buys

Investments 9 months ago

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Why Bitcoin’s kimchi premium is on life support after South Korea targets crypto exchange

CZ threatens to sue Bloomberg over report linking Binance to Trump-backed USD1 stablecoin

Fortune Magazine owner to lead Thai firm’s pivot into Bitcoin and DeFi banking

Chinese industry group warns Web3 and DeFi high-return deals hide classic Ponzi engines

Circle eyes China market Alipay integration amid reported Ant Group partnership

Metaplanet wants to use Bitcoin as collateral to access bank financing

Over 500 Chinese creditors challenge FTX over $470M payout freeze

Shenzhen warns citizens of investment scams using stablecoins

Mainland China chipmaking capacity set to outpace Taiwan by 2030

Hong Kong activates stablecoin licensing on August 1 in major digital asset push

Asian consortium led by Metaplanet, Sora Ventures targets Thai market with DV8 acquisition

South Korea halts CBDC plans, shifting focus to bank-led stablecoins

Strategy edges closer to 600K BTC as major players intensify Bitcoin buys